Hoka Arahi 9 vs Hoka Arahi 7
What changed from the Hoka Arahi 7: stack higher, drop more, foam changed. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Hoka Arahi 941/33 mm · apex 66 %
- Hoka Arahi 737/32 mm · apex 64 %
What changed
| Measure | Hoka Arahi 7 | Hoka Arahi 9 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 41 mm | higher (+4 mm) |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 33 mm | higher (+1 mm) |
| Drop | 5 mm | 8 mm | more (+3 mm) |
| Weight | 282 g | 275 g | about the same |
| Rocker apex | 64.4% of length | 66.5% of length | starts later (+2.1 %) |
| Toe tip over ground | 32.4 mm | 36.7 mm | higher (+4.4 mm) |
| Rocker rise angle | 23.6° | 23.5° | about the same |
| Stiffness | 52/100 | 39/100 | more flexible (−13) |
| Forefoot base width | 120.7 mm | 117.3 mm | narrower (−3.4 mm) |
| Foam | EVA with J-Frame support | CMEVA (dual-density, H-Frame) | changed |
Compared with the previous version in this catalogue. Differences within measurement noise are shown as about the same. All version changes
| Metric | Hoka Arahi 9 Stability · Road | Hoka Arahi 7 Stability · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mmDerived | 5 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 41 mmMeasured | 37 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 33 mmMeasured | 32 mmStated |
| Weight | 275 gStated | 282 gStated |
| Rocker apex | 66.5 %est. | 64.4 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 52 %est. | 49 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 24 degest. | 24 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 37 mmest. | 32 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 47 degest. | 52 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 75.7 %est. | 79.7 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 16.5 %est. | 15.5 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 117.3 mmMeasured | 120.7 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 96 mmMeasured | 97.5 mmMeasured |
| Interior forefoot width | 97 mmMeasured | 93.5 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 70.5 mmMeasured | 70 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 39Derived | 52Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 48Derived | — |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | CMEVA (dual-density, H-Frame) | EVA with J-Frame support |
| List price | $150 | $145 |
Key differences
- Hoka Arahi 9's heel-to-toe drop is 8 mm, 3 mm higher than Hoka Arahi 7's 5 mm.
- Hoka Arahi 9's heel stack is 41 mm, 4 mm thicker than Hoka Arahi 7's 37 mm.
- Hoka Arahi 9's forefoot stack is 33 mm, 1 mm thicker than Hoka Arahi 7's 32 mm.
- Hoka Arahi 9's weight is 275 g, 7 g lighter than Hoka Arahi 7's 282 g.
- Hoka Arahi 9's rocker onset is 76 % of length, 4 % of length earlier than Hoka Arahi 7's 80 % of length.
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